Don Sweete

This difficult work has been scored for 2 trumpets, alto trombone, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, and organ. It was originally scored for 2 cornettos, 4 sackbuts and continuo. This is a marvelous w...

This three movement piece for oboe and bassoon is another creative composition from Don Sweete that uses many metre changes with some sections in 7/8. The animated rhythms combined with colourful and...

This very popular folk song is found in both England and North America. Although the tune is basically in a major key, the arranger has always felt this song to be quite sad so this version is in a mi...

Proch Dolor has been scored for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets and 4 trombones. This is an example of early Renaissance choral music. The work achieves a mood of sadness and of contemplative p...

This lyric piece is another interesting addition to the repertoire for a low brass ensemble consisting of 2 horns, 2 trombones and a tuba. A high horn line is the only factor that has increased the di...

The unique sound created from a low brass trio (horn, trombone, tuba) would prove to be a great change of texture on a brass quintet concert or recital. The three pieces, Fantazies de Josquin (J. De P...